Kedarnath temple in front of snow-capped mountains, Rudraprayag (photo: Varshit G, Unsplash)

Kedarnath Itinerary: 4 Days from Rishikesh, Day by Day

Kedarnath is the highest of the Char Dham, a Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva at about 3,583 m in Rudraprayag district. It is reached by a 16 km trek from Gaurikund or by helicopter, and is open from late April or May until Bhai Dooj.

Total4 days Rishikesh to Rishikesh
Trek days2
Night at templeYes, recommended

Kedarnath in 4 days

Day 1

Rishikesh to Guptkashi or Sitapur

Drive about 8-9 hours along the Alaknanda and Mandakini, via Devprayag and Rudraprayag.

Day 2

Trek to Kedarnath

Jeep from Sonprayag to Gaurikund, then walk about 16 km to Kedarnath. Evening aarti and night at the temple town.

Day 3

Darshan and trek down

Early darshan, visit Bhim Shila and Bhairavnath, then walk back to Gaurikund. Night in Sonprayag or Guptkashi.

Day 4

Back to Rishikesh

Drive back. Add a day for Triyuginarayan or Tungnath if you have time.

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